Research Methods in Economics

Edited by Roberta Capello, Alexander Kleibrink, Monika Matusiak

‘Building on the experience of the implementation of smart specialisation in EU regions the book discusses mapping tools that may be used for the design of innovation policies. It proposes a broader way of looking at innovation which req...

G. M.P. Swann

‘Economics as Anatomy is a superb sequel to Peter Swann’s earlier book, Putting Econometrics in its Place. It is filled with educated common sense. It critiques the profession without condemnation, and provides some excellent and well-re...

Edited by Arthur Schram, Aljaž Ule

‘This is a wonderful book. It is rare that a book collects chapters that both discuss experimental methods as well as research on the frontiers of knowledge. This is a must-read for both the novice and the veteran experimentalist as well...

David C. Colander, Huei-chun Su

‘How Economics Should Be Done is an excellent book that discusses the methodological approaches of economics and economic policy.. . . The text demonstrates how a better understanding of the methodological framework used in economics and...

Edited by Frederic S. Lee, Bruce Cronin

‘A very welcome compendium on the wide range of research methods available for economists and social scientists more generally. Highly recommended, particularly for those wishing to explore alternative methods to be applied in all fields...

Edited by Chris Nash

‘This book’s title reveals a great ambition and the content, which covers all transport modes and all critical issues of our discipline, reaches a remarkable level of thoroughness. I have no doubt that this book will become a most valuab...

Edited by Yaojun Li

Social capital is fundamentally concerned with resources in social relations. This Handbook brings together leading scholars from around the world to address important questions on the determinants, manifestations and consequences of soc...

Edited by Charlie Karlsson, Martin Andersson, Therese Norman

This Handbook provides an overview and assessment of the state-of-the-art regarding research methods, approaches and applications central to economic geography. The chapters are written by distinguished researchers from a variety of scho...

Edited by Luigino Bruni, Pier Luigi Porta

Offering a thorough assessment of the recent developments in the economic literature on happiness and quality of life, this Handbook astutely considers both methods of estimation and policy application. The expert contributors critically...

Edited by Robert Stimson

The chapters in this book provide coverage of the theoretical underpinnings and methodologies that typify research using a Spatially Integrated Social Science (SISS) approach. This insightful Handbook is intended chiefly as a primer for ...

Edited by Nigar Hashimzade, Michael A. Thornton

This comprehensive Handbook presents the current state of art in the theory and methodology of macroeconomic data analysis. It is intended as a reference for graduate students and researchers interested in exploring new methodologies, bu...

Edited by Adrian R. Bell, Chris Brooks, Marcel Prokopczuk

The objective of this book is to present the quantitative techniques that are commonly employed in empirical finance research together with real world, state of the art research examples. Each chapter is written by international experts ...